526 Proceedings. 



After considerable discussion, and after several motions had been made 

 and withdrawn, it was proposed by Mr. Goodall, seconded by Mr. Pond, and 

 carried unanimously : — 



1. " That the time has now arrived when the erection of new and suitable 

 buildings for the Museum and Institute can be no longer delayed. 



2. '' That with the view of forwardmg the construction of such buildings, 

 a subscription list be immediately opened towards the building fund. 



3. " And that the council be authorized and instructed to take every step, 

 by application to the Government and public, to carry out this object forth- 

 with." 



It was then resolved, " That a vote of thanhs be given to the retiring 

 President (His Honour Sir G. A. Arney) for his valued services dui-ing the 

 past year." 



A subscription list was at once opened in aid of the building fund, when 

 the Hon. James Williamson subscribed his name for £500, and "Anonymous" 

 for a similar amount. Numerous other donations were also received. 



